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Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce

A bright, colorful pasta dish that can be a side dish or main entrée. Cheese tortellini served with a spinach, onion, garlic and tomato cream sauce. Quick and easy to make, great for a weeknight meal.

Course Main Course, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Recipe Thief

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile; in a large skillet, sauté onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.

  2. Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Recipe Notes

I use tri-color tortellini; I like the colors and flavor they add to this dish. I use the milk I have on hand (which is normally skim milk), the sauce will be a little runnier but tastes just as good.